Monthly Archives: January 2019

“For the Love of Chocolate” Dinner and Fundraiser planned

Guests will begin the evening with a social hour filled with appetizers, wine and music, followed by a delicious dinner catered by The Fresh...

Efforts to Save the Environment | Scouts Push New Straw Law

Want a plastic straw in a full service restaurant? You’ll need to ask for one under a new law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown aimed...

Two Celebrations of Trees January 24, 2019 At South Pasadena Public Library

The City of South Pasadena is known as “The City of Trees” and is an official “Tree City USA” because of its beautiful canopy...

12 Homeless in South Pasadena | The City Alongside WISPPA and The Purist Group...

Everyone counts, no matter where they live. That’s the message from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) as the non-profit agency embarks on a...

Jackie Robinson Turns 100 | A Celebratory Screening at The South Pasadena Public Library

In honor of the 100th Birthday of Jackie Robinson (1919-1972), a free screening of “The Jackie Robinson Story,” a classic 1950 film starring Jackie...

Two Honorary Tree Ceremonies at Library Park | Jan 24

It’s accustomed each year for the outgoing mayor of South Pasadena to receive a gift from fellow councilmembers. Bucking the trend this time around is...

Weekly Crime Report January 15 through January 21, 2019

THEFT • 1-14-19, 8:00 PM to 1-15-19, 7:30 AM, 2000 block of Primrose. ’17 Volkswagen Golf. Suspect(s) enters victim’s unlocked vehicle and take loss. LOSS: phone charger,...

And Then There Were None | Fremont Centre Theatre

Ten strangers invited to spend the summer holiday of 1939 on Soldier Island, off the coast of Dover, England. There’s a dark children’s nursery...

Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Day commemorates the birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., an American civil rights leader, and celebrates his life, achievements and legacy. A...

A Sunny Snow Day in South Pas | Winter Wonderland in Garfield Park

After a week of rain, the clouds cleared on Saturday for a perfect weather conditions and day to frolic in the snow. Kids of all...

Firefighters Put Out Kitchen Fire

South Pasadena Fire Department, along with three other area agencies, responded to a structure fire on Thursday in the 1900 block of Alhambra Road. After...

Women’s March LA | Mayor Khubesrian Takes to the Streets

Thousands flooded the streets of downtown Los Angeles for the 3rd annual Women’s March on Saturday and in the crowd were plenty of South...

SPHS Girl’s Soccer | One-Up on Monrovia Continues Winning Streak

South Pasadena High’s girls’ soccer team continues to pile up victories. On Friday, the Tigers were back at it, winning again, this time behind two...

OTHELLO | Opens at A Noise Within

A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classical repertory theatre, is proud to open its Spring 2019 season with one of the best-known tragic plays...

Merwin Belin at SPARC Gallery

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) kicks off  2019 with two new artists exhibitions: José B Ramirez: Art for the People (SPARC Gallery at...

WILLY WONKA JR!

It's that time of year again, folks! The 5th grade musical! South Pasadena Educational Foundation and Upstage Theatre Schools present the South Pasadena Unified School...

Open Call for 2020 Theme Designs | South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association

The 2020 Rose Parade theme has been hinted at and citizens are encouraged to brainstorm their ideas for next year's New Years float. The 2020...

City Commissioners’ Gender | Mayor Khubesrian Defends Controversial Appointments

Although it may have raised some eyebrows and concerns in the community, South Pasadena Mayor Dr. Marina Khubesrian maintains it’s a nonissue that on...

Posse Foundation Scholar | South Pasadena High School Senior Andres Oyaga

South Pasadena High School senior, Andres Oyaga, has been selected as a 2019 Posse Foundation Scholar and will be attending Middlebury College in the...

Into The Unknown: A Portrait of South Pasadena | Cyndi Bemel

Continuting through March 3, 2019 at SPARC's City Hall Gallery on the 2nd floor is Into The Unknown: A Portrait of South Pasadena, a...

Laura Farber Elected President of 2020 Tournament of Roses

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses®Board of Directors has confirmed Laura Farber as President for the 2019-2020 Tournament of Roses year. Farber will provide leadership...

100% Green Power Coming Soon to South Pasadena.

The Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is California's new, locally operated electricity provider for communities across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The CPA's program objective...

Senior Center Events | January 18 through February 1, 2019

The following will be offered: Friday, January 18, 1:00 pm, Friday Cinema featuring “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” a 1975 film, Drama/Comedy-drama, lasting 2...

Top Stolen Vehicles in City for 2018

There was no change in the number of stolen vehicles in 2018 compared to 2017 in South Pasadena, according to local police officials. In both...

Rotary Club | Helping Residents of Tanzania

For four years the South Pasadena Rotary has supported a major water project in Tanzania, an East African country. The Ames, Iowa Rotary Club has...

Active Shooter Training for Business Community | Cop Talk at Carrows

Violence can happen anywhere and South Pasadena Police Department officials are stressing that message through a series of active shooter training sessions in the...

SPARC Presents | Reading by Acclaimed Children’s Author David Shannon

The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) will launch its new Literary Project series for adult and family audiences on Sunday, January 20, at 9:00...

UPDATE: Structure Fire on Monterey Rd | Flash Fire Goes Out on its Own

What initially was believed to be a major fire turned out to not really be much at all, according to South Pasadena Fire Chief...

Weekly Crime Summary | Jan 8-14

The Weekly Crime Summary is a list of reported auto thefts, burglaries, robberies and other activities occurring in the City of South Pasadena. An...

Car Accident | Fremont and Oxley Car on Sidewalk

At approximately 11:56 AM on Thursday, January 17, a woman aged 60-70 years old ended up over the curb and collided with the 3...
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